SA PALS Centre

The PALS Centre facilitates, coordinates and enables inclusive agricultural development. Engaging with commercial and new era farmers, the community and all government departments the Centre provides the necessary supporting environment.

The PALS centre operates as a “one-stop-shop” and facilitates enablers, coordinate and monitor all aspects pertaining to training, mentorship and the sustainability of new enterprises.

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PALS has achieved success in the fruit, grain, livestock, vegetable and citrus industries.  No wonder Prof Nick Vink refers to the PALS office in Ceres as “the only true address of land reform in South Africa”.

Chris Burgess, Editor Landbouweekblad

PALS Centre Services

PALS services includes a comprehensive development and support approach

  • Planning
  • Structuring of enterprise and drafting of agreements
  • Negotiations for land and enablers
  • Screening of possible partners, including selection criteria
  • Coordination and facilitation of project phases
  • Motivation of funding applications and business plan
  • Facilitation of supporting services such as business planning, legal agreements, stakeholder engagements and finance acquisition through regional centres.
  • Training and monitoring
  • Capacity development